Takes quite a bit of skill and knowledge to replace a ring-and-pinion and get it set up correctly. You have to get the pinion depth into ring-gear correct, ring-carrier bearing preload correct, pinion bearings preload correct, etc. You'd be way ahead to find a complete good rear for $50 or $100. Just keep in mind that you need the brakes to match and probably the ratio also. Not all 1500 trucks have the same brakes even when same model and year - it all depends on the option package. Look at the RPO spec sheet and see what brake package you have. It will be a three digit code starting with "J" for most years.
There are many brand new military surplus rears for sale for $200. But they only fit up to 1991 old-body style and have 3.08 ratios.
Most GM half-tons use roller bearings that ride directly on the axles -so make sure both axles feel tight. Axles and the pinion bearing are the areas that often go bad (or get ruined by a dumb "mechanics" when changing seals.
I've got many good 4WD Suburban rears here - but I doubt you're in my area. I also have no idea what year you have. I've got them up to 1991 with 3.08 and 3.42 ratios (for 1/2 tons) and several 3.73 and 4.10 for 3/4 ton Burbs.
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